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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,851.33, 16,275.77 and 7,363.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,851.33, 16,275.77 and 7,363.74 is: 11,044.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,851.33 : 16,275.77 = 7,363.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,851.33/16,275.77 = 7,363.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,851.33x = 16,275.77 × 7,363.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,851.33x = 119,850,538.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,850,538.58/10,851.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,044.78

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